In the heart of Dubai’s ever-evolving art and technology scene, a groundbreaking gallery is captivating the world with its latest exhibition: INFINITE a solo exhibition by the renowned Arabic calligrapher Diaa Allam which serves as a visionary fusion of digital art, calligraphy, and blockchain technology.

The exhibition is currently on show on the prestigious Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai in Mondoir, a futuristic digital art gallery launched by digital art evangelist, Amir Soleymani.

Soleymani (pictured above, right) is the famous collector of NFT original artworks by Edward Snowden, Pussy Riot and TIME and author of The Art of Connectivity. His gallery, launched in early 2023 is a testament to his vision for blockchain and the UAE’s progressive spirit and commitment to nurturing a thriving arts ecosystem.

To complement their commitment, Mondoir Gallery invited Diaa Allam (pictured above with Soleymani, left) to showcase INFINITE. Diaa Allam’s masterpieces capture the essence of modern Arabic calligraphy and accentuated with innovative digital animations that underscore the unlimited potential of creativity when the past meets the present.

Allam creates 3D, flat, and motion calligraphy that spreads messages of values such as excellence, kindness, hard work, generosity, and growth.

“We are excited to present ‘INFINITE’, which serves as a beacon of the immense potential of Arabic calligraphy when integrated with modern tech. This exhibition symbolises our vision at Mondoir Gallery — to celebrate age-old art traditions while welcoming the future. We are confident that this partnership with pioneering entities like Dubai Culture and Biennale will set a new benchmark for excellence in not only the world of digital art but ultimately, art as a whole.” – stated Soleymani at the opening event.

Mondoir represents the cutting edge of the art world through its embrace of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology. NFTs have revolutionised the art market by allowing artists to tokenise their works, providing a secure and transparent way to buy and sell digital art. The gallery’s commitment to NFTs is an ode to its forward-thinking approach.

View the exhibition:
The INFINITE Exhibition by Diaa Allam runs at Mondoir Gallery until 31st October 2023.
Visit: Boulevard Crescent, Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates

by Amanda Johnstone and Julian Banks
Images: Mondoir Gallery

About Amir Soleymani:
Soleymani is a well-known and respected collector, gallerist, and art advocate, and one of the first NFT art supporters in the MENA region and internationally. Amir was selected as one of the 100 community leaders in the NFT space by NFTNow in their 2022 inaugural edition of the NFT100, and as a forerunner of the digital art space, he has played an indisputable role in nurturing and raising the NFT space to its present level of prominence. He is the Founder of Directory.art, Mondoir Gallery and author of The Art of Connectivity.

In recent years, Soleymani relocated to Dubai to further advance the digital art space.

About Diaa Allam
Diaa Allam is a UAE-based artist specializing in Arabic calligraphy and live art performances. He creates 3D, flat, and motion calligraphy that spreads messages of values such as excellence, kindness, hard work, generosity, and growth.

As a former urban planner, Diaa has always been inspired by geometric shapes, mathematics, and language. He has spent years perfecting his own 3D calligraphy and live art performance styles. He has also experimented with new technologies such as NFTs, AR, and immersive experiences.

Diaa believes that in a world that is becoming increasingly uniform, creating art through Arabic calligraphy is a way of perpetuating the beauty of his language and culture to the world. He aims to introduce Arabic calligraphy to the general public through new technologies and immersive experiences.

Diaa believes that art should be seen and shared, as everyone deserves beautiful things.